This is a fine idea, I didn't even realize that an electric option was available. I have a cheap tailgate lock mounted where the handle goes, similar to what you went through, without control from inside. Great video! Whenever I haul a load of dirt or gravel, some of it spills in the crack between the bottom of the tailgate and the bumper. In your case that debris will hit your wires. You might consider protecting those wires with rubber or plastic loom for durability.

Have you tried with model PL8200 pop&lock ?

very cool mod.... I did not know either about an electric option for my tailgate... I all ready have keyless entry from factory on my 98 ram larime. can this option be added to my system all ready?

Nice video. You should have added a backup cam while you had it all apart. You might want to add "gen 2" to all your videos. It may get you more hits?